David L. Eubanks
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David L. Eubanks is an American preacher
associated with the Restoration Movement
of Christianity
. Eubanks was the fifth President of Johnson Bible College
, serving from 1969 to 2007.
, Tennessee
. He graduated from Johnson Bible College
in 1957 and later earned a Ph.D. in History
from the University of Tennessee
.
in 1969. He held the office until resigning in 2007, but remained with the college as an advisor. His term was marked by unprecedented admissions and campus growth. Nine buildings were constructed and between 1997 to 2007 admissions nearly doubled. Under Eubanks's leadership, the college received its first regional accreditation
from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
in 1979. Graduate programs were also added during his tenure.
in Atlanta
, Georgia
.
Preacher
Preacher is a term for someone who preaches sermons or gives homilies. A preacher is distinct from a theologian by focusing on the communication rather than the development of doctrine. Others see preaching and theology as being intertwined...
associated with the Restoration Movement
Restoration Movement
The Restoration Movement is a Christian movement that began on the American frontier during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century...
of Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. Eubanks was the fifth President of Johnson Bible College
Johnson Bible College
Johnson University is a private, co-educational college located six miles southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee....
, serving from 1969 to 2007.
Early life and education
Eubanks grew up in MaryvilleMaryville, Tennessee
Maryville is the county seat of Blount County, Tennessee, in the Southeastern United States. The city is located south of Knoxville. Maryville's population was 27,258 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. Maryville has received a number of accolades for its...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. He graduated from Johnson Bible College
Johnson Bible College
Johnson University is a private, co-educational college located six miles southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee....
in 1957 and later earned a Ph.D. in History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
from the University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
.
Johnson Bible College
Eubanks became the President of Johnson Bible CollegeJohnson Bible College
Johnson University is a private, co-educational college located six miles southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee....
in 1969. He held the office until resigning in 2007, but remained with the college as an advisor. His term was marked by unprecedented admissions and campus growth. Nine buildings were constructed and between 1997 to 2007 admissions nearly doubled. Under Eubanks's leadership, the college received its first regional accreditation
Regional accreditation
Regional accreditation is a term used in the United States to refer to educational accreditation conducted by any of several accreditation bodies established to serve six defined geographic areas of the country for accreditation of schools, colleges, and universities...
from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
in 1979. Graduate programs were also added during his tenure.
Other activities
David Eubanks served as the President of the 1984 North American Christian ConventionNorth American Christian Convention
The North American Christian Convention is an annual summer convention supported by churches, colleges, institutions, and missions programs associated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ, mainly across the United States, but also in other parts of the world. First started in 1927, it...
in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.